Program Specialist Multilingual Education Programs

PROGRAM SPECIALIST -
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS 214 Day

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid California teaching credential
2. Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Authorization required
3. Five years of successful classroom experience and/or school support
4. Knowledge of effective teaching and learning skills and strategies for English Learners


REPORTS TO:Administrators as Assigned

JOB GOAL:To facilitate the coordination of programs at the District Level and to assist school staff in implementing programs which will provide English Learners in the district with educational opportunities of consistently high standard in line with the districts vision mission and values

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides assistance and information to school and district staff on content as assigned
2. Acts as resource and assists school and district staff in selection of appropriate instructional materials
3. Acts as resource for planning instructional in-services for school and district staff
4. Serves and participates on district committees and performs related tasks
5. Collaborates with departments across the district
6. Provides supports for English Learners and immigrant students
7. Supports the implementation of state and federal categorically-funded programs grant funded programs as well as school and district initiatives within the department
8. Assists with state assessments
9. Models personal and professional values of equity integrity caring collaboration and personal and collective accountability
10. Performs other duties as assigned


SALARY: $88016 - $150033 annually (Max. salary includes educational stipend)
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EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on August 19 2026.

1. Resume
2. Complete information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor
3. Evidence of valid California teaching credential

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848) mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Rona Chacon Mellon by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.